Prayer vigil held for ailing Aretha Franklin

AP PhotoIn this Feb. 26, 2010 file photo, Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is seen in Detroit.

A community prayer vigil has been held in Detroit for Aretha Franklin, a day
before organizers say the singing legend is to undergo a medical procedure.

City Councilwoman JoAnn Watson and others gathered downtown Wednesday to pray
for Franklin. Last month, she announced she was canceling all concert dates and
personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors.

Franklin wasn't at the vigil, but in a statement she thanked the City
Council, saying "all prayers are good."

A news release announcing the vigil says Franklin's medical procedure is
scheduled for Thursday. A message seeking comment was left with Franklin's
publicist, Tracey Jordan.